The Veteran's cervical strain at C6-C7 and Morton's neuroma, right foot were granted service connection with respective ratings. The cervical strain was rated 10 percent disabling from April 3, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical strain met the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation based on limitation of motion in the cervical spine and her Morton's neuroma met the criteria for a noncompensable evaluation due to moderate injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain at C6-C7, Morton's neuroma, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1015097
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